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Ep59 – Kitchen Design
Jonny Orr of Daniel George Kitchens chats about how to design your new kitchen in Ireland today: In this podcast we cover: Favourite More
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How to design your kitchen in Ireland
In this Facebook Live, Jonny Orr of Daniel George Kitchens outlines what you need to know about kitchen design in Ireland today. Jonny Orr of Daniel George Kitchens chats about: Favourite More
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Kitchen island inspiration
Check out this kitchen island inspiration guide if you are thinking of adding one to your new or existing kitchen. In this article we cover: Self-builders often have islands at the top of their kitchen wish list. As the name indicates, an island is a standalone countertop unit. And these beauties not only look appealing […] More
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Handmade Solid Wood Kitchens
We hear from Dermot Murphy of Blackthorn Kitchens, a company that manufactures handmade kitchens and delivers its service across the whole of Ireland. Dermot tell us about: Find out more here – http://www.blackthornkitchens.com/ Recorded at Selfbuild Live, Dublin in March 2022. Favourite More
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Trying to design your kitchen layout? The Cash & Carry Kitchens experts are here to help
Are you looking to make your dream kitchen a reality but don’t know where to start? Well, before you decide on a kitchen colour scheme or even a kitchen style, you need to determine one thing: what’s the best kitchen layout for your space. That’s because choosing the best layout is crucial to creating a kitchen that works […] More
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in Basic site checklist, Before you start to dig, Block, Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing an architectural designer, Choosing external finishes, Choosing the bathrooms, Choosing the kitchen, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Collating your ideas, Cost savers, First fix: Watchpoints, Joinery: Watchpoints, Landscaping: Watchpoints, Living Arrangements, New Build, Other key structural decisions, Planning red flags, Projects, Provisions for on-site electricity, water, Road openings, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, Securing planning permission, Self-build Projects, Site access, Site assessment, The design brief and getting the space right, Two Storey, Ulster
Building the tin house
Matthew and Hannah Sterrett of @ourweecountryhome share their story of building what they call the tin house: how it started and the obstacles they came up against. In this article they talk about: Contents Part 1 – Avoiding the rent trap – Skip to Part 1 Part 2 – The tin roof – Skip to […] More
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in Advice, Budget & Financing, Choosing the kitchen, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Extension/Renovation Advice, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, On site, Pre design, Second fix: Watchpoints, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints, Working out your requirements
Top 5 reasons the budget can run out of control
Even when carefully planned and managed, self-build projects tend to come under financial strain – not so much because of the builder but because of you, the client. There is no doubt that material costs, from steel to timber, have gone through the roof. And while this is a serious issue for anyone who wants […] More
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in Advice, Choosing the kitchen, Extension/Renovation Advice, First fix: Watchpoints, Interior Advice, Interiors, On site, Second fix: Watchpoints
Cookers and extractor fans
When deciding what kitchen to go for, you’ll need to consider what cookers are out there and which extractor fans they go with. In this article: Hobs Nowadays most kitchens will separate the oven from the hob, although hobs can be integrated in a range or simpler cooker combination. When separate from the oven, […] More
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in Advice, Budget & Financing, Choosing the kitchen, Construction drawings, Cost savers, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, First fix: Watchpoints, Interior Advice, Interiors, On site, Pre design
Powering up
There’s a lot of electrics in the kitchen, from appliances to sockets. But music systems and undercounter and inbuilt lighting could also readily be added to your list. You need to know what you want, and where, at the earliest design stage. Lighting On self-builds, hiring a lighting designer is not the norm but […] More
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Step by step guide: kitchen design and installation
Your step by step guide to your kitchen design and installation in Ireland, from working with your architectural designer to the final checks. Architectural design You will discuss your kitchen with your architectural designer well before seeking planning permission. At this stage room measurements and basic circulation spaces will be pinned down, along with the […] More
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in Advice, Budget & Financing, Choosing the kitchen, Collating your ideas, Cost savers, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, Interiors, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On site, Pre design
Specifying a hardwearing kitchen
Kitchen worktops, splashbacks, taps and sinks will be used all the time, so take the time to choose ones that are hardwearing and visually pleasing. In this article, we cover: As with any part of the home, good design is everything. And your kitchen is no exception. Here we hone in on what makes […] More
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in Advice, Choosing the kitchen, Construction drawings, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, Interiors, On site
Kitchen units and the kitchen island explained
Kitchen units and an island are the key elements. Find out how they’re made, how they’re finished, and what to include from drawers to corner units. In this article we cover: How you plan to move around the space, where and how you store things, and at what height, will all have an impact on […] More